Saltar's Point Otter News

Impact Aid Surveys in ParentSquare

11/10 - SP Veterans Day Assembly - 9:15 am

11/11 - No School - Veterans Day

11/18 - Purple Up

11/19 - Recess Takeover & School Spirit Wear Day

11/21 - Family Bingo Night

11/26 - Half Day - Students released at 12:10 pm

11/27 & 11/28 - No School - Thanksgiving Break

Every Wednesday is ACE Day and students are released at 2:10 pm (except half days)

Please join us as we honor the brave men and women who have served our country!

Date: Monday, November 10

Time: 9:15am - 10 am

Location: Saltar's Point multipurpose room - Please check in at the front office first

As a reminder, it's the time of year that we ask families to fill out the Impact Aid Survey.

it is important the district receives one completed form for every student - whether or not their parents/guardians live or work on federal property - because each completed form generates revenue for the district.

Completing the form is easy! Simply complete the form included in this ParentSquare post.

The first 2 classes at each grade level to reach a 100% return rate will receive a special treat sponsored by our school’s PTA!

Surveys are due by November 19, 2025. If you have questions, please contact your child's school directly.

About Impact Aid
Impact Aid funding, just like local levy funds, helps to provide important funding for teachers, support staff, classroom computers, library books and other supplies, equipment, and transportation to SHSD schools.

As a military community, SHSD schools receive annual Impact Aid grants from the Federal Department of Education, which contribute to enriching the educational opportunities of all our students. The amount we receive is based on how many of our school-aged population have parents/guardians who work or live on federal properties such as Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) or the VA Hospital at American Lake.

Resources Including Free and Reduced-Price Meal Benefits for Families Affected by the Government Shutdown

Due to the federal government shutdown, households of furloughed employees may be eligible for free or reduced-price meal benefits. A furlough is a unique situation where households may not have information on the duration of the furlough or the ultimate impact on the household income. While free or reduced-price meal eligibility is intended to reflect actual annual income, applications may reflect the current household situation. Families whose household income has been impacted by the government shutdown are encouraged to apply for free/reduced-price meal benefits for their student(s). Information on completing the application form can be found on the district's website here. Should the economic hardship due to the furlough be remedied, families whose applications were approved should terminate or update their free/reduced price status. Please reach out to studentnutrition@steilacoom.k12.wa.us if you have questions or need additional assistance.

Additional food resources:

Emergency Food Network

Hunger Free Washington

WA 211

Please also feel free to visit the district's website which shares additional community resources for food, clothing, health care, mental & behavioral health, as well as other resources.

Saltar's Withdrawal Form

Saltar's Planned Absence Form

District website

Saltar's Point school website

Saltar's Point Facebook page

ParentSquare

Skyward

TouchBase Payments

Dear Families,

As we head into November, we want to remind you of a few important dates.

There will be no school on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day, and no school on November 27th and 28th for Thanksgiving Break. School will be dismissed at 12:10 on Wednesday, November 26th. We hope you enjoy this time with family and friends.

If your student will be absent before or after these breaks, please remember to call the main office to excuse the absence. It’s very important that all absences are properly accounted for with our attendance secretary, as accurate attendance records help us support student learning and maintain clear communication with families.

Thank you for your continued partnership in helping your child succeed at school.

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Alex Clauson

Principal

Saltar's Point Elementary

Over the past two weeks, our 4th and 5th grade students have been learning about how we handle failure and what it can teach us. Students discussed that failure can either stop us, define us, or drive us to do better. When we allow failure to drive us, we open ourselves up to learning and growing and improving—which is actually a form of success! We also discussed that just because you fail at something does not mean you are a failure. To go along with this lesson, students created “Be-Leaf in Yourself” leaves, writing down positive things they believe to be true about themselves. These colorful leaves are now displayed on our “Be-Leaf Tree” as a reminder that growth comes from believing in ourselves and learning from every experience. I am so proud of the thoughtful reflections our students shared!

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School Counselor

Saltar's Point Elementary School

Otters!

Our next recess takeover is November 19th. Please join us for the last recess takeover until the Spring (March 18). Please click here to view what volunteer opportunities we have for the event. We look forward to your help in making this fun. If you have any questions feel free to email us at saltarspta@gmail.com

Saltar's Otters!

We're excited to announce our first Family Event - BINGO NIGHT!

When - Friday, November 21st 5:30-7:30 PM

Where - Saltar's Gym

Join us for a fun, free family event filled with laughter, prizes, and community!

Upon entry, each attendee will receive:

• 2 snack tickets
• 1 drink ticket
• 1 bingo card
• Additional bingo cards and candy will be available for purchase.
  
  

• Check out our volunteer opportunities

If you have any questions, feel free to email us at SaltarsPTA@gmail.com.

We can't wait to see you there!

Love,

Your PTA Team

We would love to have you volunteer, if you are a new parent to the district please click on the link to get signed up to volunteer.

If you are a current volunteer in the district please contact the volunteer coordinator to make sure that Saltar's Point is added to your profile.

If your student is moving up to Pioneer Middle School make sure you reach out to our volunteer coordinator to have Pioneer added to your profile.